Sri Lanka’s domestic debt increased by $2.4 billion in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $59.9 billion, while the total public debt rose to $103.7 billion, according to the Finance Ministry.
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The Cabinet has approved an extension of the suspension on ‘Parate executions’ till March 31 of next year, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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The United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on two Sri Lankans — Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines and Udayanga Weeratunga, former ambassador to Russia
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The Essential Food Commodities Importers & Traders Association says that the first shipment of imported rice will arrive in the island this week.
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The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).
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The Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development states that the ministry will look into a reported decline in salt production within the country.
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Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe said that coconuts will be available at concessionary rates at Sathosa outlets in Colombo and other urban areas.
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Do not fall prey to automobile smugglers and lose both wealth and the car, when vehicle imports are still strictly banned in the country! Sri Lanka Customs warned the public yesterday.
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Deputy Minister of Health and Media Dr. Hasanka Wijemuni says steps will be taken to ban the use of children below 12 years of age from January 01.
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